MILLION DOLLAR NIGHTMARE AS 92FT VIKING ENDS UP ON THE BEACH ! | Boats vs Haulover Inlet
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MILLION DOLLAR NIGHTMARE AS 92FT VIKING ENDS UP ON THE BEACH ! | Boats vs Haulover Inlet
Welcome back to another episode where man and machine attempt to do battle with Haulover Inlet!
This episode we are back home at Haulover Inlet. Who will take the win this week between Haulover Inlet and the Boats?
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Hope the owner gives the divers a real bonus, thats some dedicated workers right there.
WavyBoats uploaded this footage a few days prior. Their video claims that the boat was under tow for delivery to a new owner. If thats true then that owner isn't paying anyone but their lawyer unless somebody foots the bill for everything and reimburses the owner for time lost. If it was being towed by an outside contractor then prepare for Viking to do everything in their power to pass off the bill to them.
you pay for end results, not attempts, with poor equipment
Give the diver a gift certificate for swim lessons.
@@jasonlacroix6083Why would you say that? He’s obviously an accomplished diver, doesn’t need swimming lessons.
tell us how many times your mom dropped you on your head without telling us lol@@jasonlacroix6083
That first image looks like a modern day 3-hour tour.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah and in Del Ray Beach...what a deserted island!
4th 8s and
9th grade @@svneverland11163 88
@@Wes32168 1st and I will be
Been boating over 40 years and always had a spare anchor aboard other than the one on windlass 👀. You always need a plan B on a boat
As a former commercial diver who also did salvage, we would have pulled from the rear. Early on you could see the aft was afloat. Its easier to "wiggle" the floating end to help work the grounded end out.
Trying to pull the front off seems just stupid - but hey, as a salvage company anything you can do to increase revenue might be a win. I don't buy the pulling from the stern makes it worse... I call BS...
Totally agree. No way you're going to spin that bow around. A steady pull on the stern and she'd move a little with every wave.
yeah I understand pulling from the bow, but in this case, its a pivot, on almost dry sand, of 180 degrees... pulling from the stern would have at least floated the boat enough to get a line on her bow and then complete the rest of the operation towing her from the bow....
that was my thought, pull strait back from the rear, but then have a line tide to the bow of the boat to help turn around into the waves once she started floating.
here in Norway use from 2 to 4 different fuel lines and filter, on our boats (depending on purpose of the boat). The reason with multiple fuel line and filter, is that we can switch from a bad fuel line and filter, to an fresh one, while the engine is running. This can either solve a problem or buy us time, to clean the previous fuel line or get the boat in a better position, before investigating the issue
The question is whether the operators of this boat knew how to operate them correctly to deal with a bad fuel situation.
@@rockets4kidsany operators of a boat, have responsibility to learn their boat.And when you are over a certain size, like this boat, you need to have license to operate a boat of that size, and then there is a license for operators, operating a boat with passengers, where you need to have a least 1 machinist that knows the boat engine powerplant.
Viking's comments: "the boaters were completely incompetent".
yet they sold them the boat on the tune of 15 million. very ethical of them...
Can't believe the dedication of the divers. Incredibly difficult swimming with ropes and waves😮😮
Good stuff for a Wednesday thanks BG.
Fuel interruption = the fuel filters got clogged by sediment stirred up by the rough weather and either they didn't have spare filters on hand or couldn't get them installed. Either answer means they weren't properly prepared to go offshore. Multimillion dollar boat beached because of the lack of the 7 Ps.
Fuel sabotage is what I thought. Or bad fuel.
In warmer climates it is extremely common for microbes to grow in diesel fuel causing severe contamination.
@@rockets4kidsuse of diesel fuel additives as well as gas ones can both prevent and combat that growth
@@birdmannichols939 The problem is that far too often fuel is contaminated when purchased, and far too often people don't use additives. The real problem comes when these people also don't know how to use the fuel system on their boat. I suspect several of these conditions were at play here.
@@rockets4kids Agreed. It's absolutely irresponsible to own such an expensive craft and not desire to learn the basic functions of the fuel and cooling systems. As well as how to operate said vessel in catastrophic situations. Regardless if it's the owner or someone they're paying to operate it.
I´ve been in the same situation 9 times, rowing and towing, trying my best, with ropes and cords, from the bow to the tow, thank you all very much!
Nice breakdown, thanks!
Did something similar (swimming a line out) to a grounded trawler in 12 foot seas back in 1987, but we were more concerned with getting the crew off safely. A seagoing tug and derrick got her off a few days later.
Looks like the 1 st episode of Gilligan’s Island
3:09 "Divers having to do all this without a lifejacket or any sort of protective gear" Doesn't the lifejacket kinda make the "diving" part impossible?
Actually, there are jackets the diver can wear that inflate either from blowing them up, or pulling a toggle connected to CO2
I couldnt imagine having that happen in the middle of a storm, the Ocean is truly terrifying.
Great video
'tow boats" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Maybe rubber rafts. 😁
This has been there for a few weeks. This is probably the one that's been making the rounds at the boat shows. That wouldn't hurt that boat at all. They're built like a tank. There's a video out there somewhere of a Hatteras 53 sport fish that got caught in port during a hurricane. It went through a bunch of 12" pilings and was slamming against a sea wall for days in high waves. Didn't even lose any windows. Just kept slamming against the wall.
What a circus from start to finish. Former USCG.
I think it's safe to say this is not covered under the TowUS Gold Plan!
Though it was not mentioned, I guess the boats lost today :)
That diver is a freakin pro.
Tow Boat needs to get a heavy pull line for a boat of that weight.
Well I’ll never know what it’s like to have a million dollar problem… haha that said, I’ve worked with Towboat US and SeaTow a lot over the years, but I’ve never seen sucker that big beached before.. damn she’s a beauty though
JetSki comes to mind
"Recoverable Hull Design" - by random guy in comment section, 12/3/2023. During new construction large, long pockets are built into the hull. These cavities house large inflatable rubber tubes, similar to ship launching airbags. During distress these airbags can be activated manually or automatically, and inflated with chemical activation, similar to automotive airbags. The hull ends up sitting on airbags while the vessel is beached, preventing damage and assisting in recovery. In a critical event such as large hull breach or capsizing, the airbags would prevent sinking, lessening the chance of complete loss of property. The components for such system already exist, and extremely high initial price of these vessels would absorb any manufacturing costs.
Good that they beach it at high tide. Being a convertible, they just need to wait for the low tide and deploy the rubber tracks and drive right off the beach onto the beautiful roads and be home in no time.
I do not understand why they did not use a jet ski to run the line up to the beached craft. That poor bastard swam his ass off.
Can you run one of those in breaks waves?
@@pelewaieveisreal6449 Yes, keep in mind they are used as rescue craft during surfing events.
Good thing the boat didn't run a ground in downtown Chicago. A couple days later nobody would be able to find it.
JJ...you gotta stop findin' things
It's Florida. Happens every day.
I wonder if their windlass has a manual release so can be used to anchor without electrical power. it's rough but she should have hold anchor, even if just to slow down the drift towards the beach giving time for tug to get there in time before running ashore.
I would think these guys would have a jet ski in their arsenal for running the rope to shore.
🎵a three hour tour ... a three hour tour ... 🎵
O no 😮😮😮
Seems like a jet ski would have beneficial in getting the lines to the boat.
What caused the lack of fuel??? Day tank ran dry and the auto transfer failed or the Captain was not familiar with the system override, OR failure of the auto shut down fire system that cut off the fuel salmonids? Why won't Viking say????? Probably wind up in court and then we'll find out.
My money's on fuel filters.
this is a Viking company boat, not a private owner. dont think the company would take itself to court... she had been making the rounds at some boat shows prior to this, and if its true she sustained no real damage, thats a pretty solid assessment for the Viking build quality.....
Bring in a light line, then pull in the heavy line using the light line. Wait until the next high tide (hopefully it will be as high as the one when they beached) while fixing the fuel issue.
Then dump the water to lighten the ship.
A smart coordinator would have used an ultra light whip line to be exported to the Viking with a drone, then the heavier tow line attached and pulled to link the tow vessel/s and the Viking This would eliminate putting persons hazardous conditions in the surf.. Losing the life of one of those people in the surf could happen so easily.. It's all about risk assessment management and control measures.. I'm sure if a drone can deliver a pizza it can definitely deliver a light whip line.. The coordinator/s need to have a hard look at themselves and their risk control procedure.. ( if they have one)
The best part is when the dude shut up. But of course he thinks he has to needlessly comment. Hint: mute or turn the volume all the way down.
"and the amount of fuel..." Good joke by the narrator. They couldn't "solve" the fuel interruption problem because a breakdown in communications between the ferry crew and the owner about the fuel state.
I pay for Gold Towboat US protection. Assuming the owner of the victim boat paid for that, he really got his money's worth.
"most these tow guys are PROBABLY more prepared for these conditions than most boaters in general" seriously? probably?
I wonder if the captain still has a job😂
What could he have done about a mechanical failure?
3 strikes wow bad day on the water is better than a good day at work .... well maybe not 😮😮😮😂😂
Bet you can say "big bucks $$,$$$ for the rescue tow and repairs.
Maybe bring a jet ski to run the lines in/out?
Makes me want to rush right out and lease a Viking. Fuel cut to generator? Ok, can work around that for a little while. Fuel cut to engine? Wait .. what?! Anchor stored in a f**ked state? Hard pass. Now we get a new question if we charter for Marlin .. "So, what make boat are we going out in? Viking you say? Mkay, you can free our spot up, we're going to pass."
The make of the boat isn't relevant. If the owner or operator isn't on top of essential maintenance it doesn't matter whether it's a Viking, Silverton, or a Hatteras.
A tow company without a proper tow line 😂. I don't know
Those tow boat companies should have contacts with construction and excavating companies so they can get a dozer on site to push those grounded boats off.
Wealth is no substitute for intelligence.
I can only imagine what that tow bill must have been
At approximately 1:17, I'm unable to understand what you said went wrong with deploying the anchor. Are you saying "Devil Blow"? Help needed in this statement.
The "devil's claw" takes the weight of the anchor, when stowed, to reduce load and wear and tear on the hydraulic, or electric motor, that lowers and raises the anchor. To disengage the claw, power must be available to the anchor winch, to raise the anchor, to remove load from the claw, so the claw can be released and the anchor can be dropped.
Thank you!!!!
All they needed to do was setup a high volume water pump and feed it into the sand under the boat.
seems like they should have 3 solid connection points on a boat..2 on the back and one on the front..then just hook all 3, pull on the 2 in the back, slack on the one in front, till off shore, then drop the 2 back lines and pull on the front..and if you hooked all them tow boats together you would have plenty pull power..
Dumb mistake. Relying on tech to run a boat. QUESTION, why were there not spare anchors and line onboard, especially during a maiden type voyage???? I ALWAYS have more than one anchor and line. Three sets for offshore trips. No excuse for this beaching. Also should have had a hand held marine radio. I do. Always carry one for backup. They should have thrown over the spare anchors immediately, from the bow, tie at the bow, allow GREATER THAN 7 to 1 ratio line to depth, and called for help. Simple. If you are a Captain that is. We even made sure to have one or two mud anchors, and two claw anchors. If you are not qualified, or just stupid, never take any vessle into any bay or ocean. Or river... Just stay on land... Still hard to believe this crew was so ill prepared. I wonder about the owner...
That's $10 million beached right there.
Ya but the owner is rich, just an insurance payment and a tax write off for the damages
@@shortaybrown No doubt.
Question ; could a shore based vehicle assisted by gently pushing the bow while water boats pulled ?
I`m guessing would probably do too much damage... that boat weighs about 100 tons I think, but I`m no expert.
@@philiprea8340 oh. Well then..thanks.
They need 97ft or bigger USCG vessel to pull this off.
Next time maybe hire a real TUGBOAT. Kite string to pull a multi-ton boat off the beach just doesn't cut it.
How much do y’all think this toll bill was?
Way more than the cost of a spare anchor... Or three...
Good question. How much will be covered by their insurance from TowBoat US and how much will be additional. $25k is probably low, certainly if they call it a salvage.
This was no easy tow and the owner had money so I would guess somewhere in the neighborhood of $250K. Maybe more since Towboat held all the cards.
Never take a boat out without seatow or boatus insurance. Small boats (20-22 feet) can incurred thousands in towing fees. I'm sure this operation cost a boatload of cash, pun intended.
trying to turn the boat sideways on to the waves is counter productive . the sea / waves are lifting the rear stern so why not pull it out backwards / stern first .
You won't see SeaTow out in those conditions!
Why are they pulling from the bow?
Anyone know how it cost to try pull it out
I am not convinced about the anchor explanation...usually safety gear can be operated also manually, crap design if You can not release without power. This size vessel usually also have the option to run som equipment on battery power?
the TowBoat people should be wearing life jackets. If the Coast Guard wears them (they do) so should the TowBoat people.
Use a crane at low tide to dig around the vessel and make it deep enough behind her to float her at high tide.
That hole will fill up in no time, and probably need a permit to put a crane on the beach. Now a crane with straps underneath might be an option.
We need a bigger tow boat
Why did they use tiny tiny boats instead of a very heavy 120 foot tug boat?
Between the yacht crew and the recovery crew, that's just so much stupidity It's difficult to comprehend.
with about 100 volunteers, big air compressor and inflatable rafts to slide under the hull, it would be off the beach in 30 Minutes.
they don't want to miss the "salvage" money.
Past Time ironic name
From the beginning of the video, it was clear that they were essentially pissing into the wind with that widely outmatched tow boat and rig; too little, too light for the job.
Do some people call it beach del ray?
Fuel interruption? Like, absence of fuel?
How much was the bill?
Anyone gotta estimate on how much it cost to get this boat unstuck?
Probably already been asked ... the stern looked to be still floating g, or close to it. Why not drag it off stern first? No doubt there's a reason why not🤔
Pulling it stern first would cause the waves to roll over the stern and into the boat.
@@michaelmaas5544 Those boats are designed for that. They back down hard fighting fish and routinely have water on the back deck. Those decks are self bailing.
2 words Tunnel Vision. Which follows, this always worked before.
@@rcl3514 And they are running and the bilge pumps are working.
@michaelmaas5544 They typically don't have pumps for the cockpit. The water goes out thru a thru hull and overboard. Or out the fish door. It's not a big deal for those boats to have water on the back deck. There designed for that.
Actually about 15 million dollar nightmare.
Hahahah!
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If tow boat towed cars it would like towing a semi with a moped
This is a time when it is nice to not be a boat owner.
I can't believe they don't have all the right equipment for this type of retrieval. A line throwing gun would keep swimmers out of harms way and they certainly need to invest in some heavier duty line. There were a lot of moves being made here that were unnecessary and dangerous. The big tow boat could have done it solo with the right leadership and equipment.
The lighter line is probably intentional. The line is sized to snap before it pulls out a cleat.
They should have invested in a captain with spare anchors and lines... Hand held marine radio anyone????
@@philipstaite4775 That is entirely untrue. I like your confidence though.
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I want to know if Mr BvH talks like that at home?
I said 2 weeks ago, they we retrying backwards.They should have towed from the stern First , they could have had a line 2 times as thick it would have snapped trying to pull the bow around through the sand.I have done operations like this multiple times.The stern is actually bobbing up and between floating and aground.I am sorry to say you are 100% wrong about trying to pull the bow around.If you look at the hull design the bow is dug in because if the shape.The stern is flat with the bow dipping below for lift.Stern first!!!
I thought the same thing when I watched the full video. The other thing was the definition of insanity came to mind. There should have been a plan B,C,D..............
Deep v hull shape. Stern line on shore side to pull her over so she is sitting on the flat rather than the V as you ease her out . Trying to drag the beached bow around with its forefoot stuck in sand is not a good idea. Worse case You will end up with the vessel side on to the waves getting driven further up the beach. Must have had electric hydraulic anchor winch that needed geny running to work . No spare anchor no emergency release poor seamanship and unseaworthy design.
Got to close to shore did ya? Drop the hook before this happens. On this day drop 2.
A twin prop helicopter from the Army can lift it and face it foward no problem
Good grief Mr Bill
If ur in shape and have fins, swimming a line without a lifevest if much safer. Ur on the beach, so worst case, you let surf action bring you back to the beach. A vest would just tire you out.
they are using a rope size like using a sewing thread trying to lift a 1 lb weight.
I have absolutely no sympathy for those who have way more money than sense.
The owner may not have been on the boat. Many times a crew will pre-position the boat and the owner arrives at a later date.
a few things so wrong here! why put the 'diver' in so much danger? outboards + a person in the water in braking surf! NO, NO! the boat bringing tow line in makes sense, but why did that boat not deploy anchor and veer down? simple operation, that way would have been a lot safer! bow of boat kept head to sea, also then you only need 1 engine. he could then veer onto the boat get close enough to use a throw line attached to the main tow line, crew could then pull it in from the safety of the deck. it wasn't rough enough to tow the boat off the beach stern first! stern in slightly deeper water makes sense. Not trying to pull bow around. you say turning it around is the best way and that it makes it easier, as towing front the stern will make it dig in! you forgot one important fact that help you out! it's called the waves! the stern is still rising and falling! the bow is not! that is firmly aground! steady pressure on the tow line and the waves helps you out! stern lifts tow rope tugs the boat moves, repeat stern gets into deeper water along with the rest of the boat And yes i have used this method, the vessel was 32ft weighed 20 tons was aground on beach with 8ft breaking waves max depth of water in trough of wave 3ft in a 18 ft inflatable boat with twin 40hp engines.
You would that a company like Viking would have the resources to hire a proper salvage company.
And I thought cars were boat anchors.
Thats just hard to watch seeing that Failure-- My 10cents worth. Owner should have from the start gotten a ocean going Tug that handles heavy duty work. It may have pulled the boat apart but its coming off the beach. Guaranteed Viking trying to cheap out on a million dollar boat. Pitiful!
Question: How much money did it cost to free this boat from the beach, all told?
What a charade watching these undersized tugs pretend that they can get the ship back out with onshore winds and a swell running. I'm sure they will get paid regardless of what happens. Really need to get a real tugboat and some chain.
It could’ve been a lot worse for the boat.
Such a crew has no business at sea. Total seamenship failure
Why on earth didn't the crew use an anchor! If they had no power for the windlass you can have the chain freefall and then tie it off on a cleat. All the anchor has to hold for is 30 to 45 minutes till a tow vessel arrives! Anchor unusable is not an excuse as a 92 foot boat should have at least 3 different anchors! Having usable anchors is boating 101. In fact could this be an issue with the insurance claim?
They did try to drop the anchor. For what ever reason, the cat claw never released and hung up in the chute which took the anchor out of the equation.